While corrosion is a chemical process, in some cases it is caused, or reinforced by, microbiological activity, this is a type of local corrosion where bacteria show a fast development, producing chemical agents that accelerate the corrosion process.
1127 - 03/17 - ECDIS Performance Check
31/03/2017
The International Hydrographic Organization has issued a bulletin on ECDIS Performance Checks
Bad stowage alert - wire rod in coils
31/03/2017
The attached article from Club correspondents focuses on the problems associated with the stowage of steel wire rods produced by NLMK and shipped from Novorossiysk port.
Development of Taman sea port
31/03/2017
Taman sea port is expected to become the second largest port in the Southern region of Russia.
Loading at Kavkaz - Demurrage claims
31/03/2017
The number of claims for demurrage arising out of the loading of bulk cargoes at Kavkaz increases proportionally to the growing cargo turnover.
New initiative from grain terminal
31/03/2017
For any grain cargoes loaded at ports of Taman, Novorossiysk and Tuapse, the sales contracts and Bills of Lading are ultimately based on the shore scale weighing result.
Brazilian Meat Import Ban
30/03/2017
On 17 March 2017, a Brazilian Federal Police investigation codenamed Carne Fraca ("Weak Flesh" in Portuguese) launched in 2015 became public, leading to many countries imposing bans on Brazilian meat products.
Zambales charges - Philippines
30/03/2017
The Club has been made aware of shipowners being issued charges from the local government of Zambales for the transit of their vessels through coastal waters in recent weeks.
Petar Modev, Senior Loss Prevention Executive at UK P&I Club, in conjunction with CWA International, advises on the safe carriage of soya beans.
Safe Transportation of Soya Beans
20/03/2017
Brazil is expected to produce a record soya bean crop yield this year. This is reflected in the number of vessels currently queuing at Brazilian ports..
Shifting Sands - Illegal Sand Sales
17/03/2017
Companies are taking advantage of sand dredging privileges authorised by the Vietnamese Government. At the end of 2009 the Vietnamese Government banned sand exports. In 2013 those regulations were loosened. The Government listed several enterprises allowed to export saline sand from river mouths and the sea, under certain conditions
It has been announced this week that as of May 2017 Philippines, Malaysia & Indonesia will launch joint piracy patrols in waters of the Sulu Sea.
Further to the Spanish Government passing the Stevedores Port Law reform last Friday, 24 FEB 17, the Club has learnt of the following strikes to be called by Spanish stevedores at all Spanish Ports.
Crew Health Programme
23/02/2017
The Crew Health programme is the leading loss prevention initiative within the UK P&I Club. Clinics, which are approved under the programme, are held accountable to both the Club and Members for their performance.
The Club was recently involved in another case of kidnapping crew members in West Africa.
Mental health seminars India
17/02/2017
Senior Loss Prevention Advisor Captain Anuj Velankar recently represented the UK P&I Club at seminars held on the 8th and 10th of February in Mumbai and Chennai.
The Panama Canal Authority issued and released the attached Advisory to Shipping No. A-04-2017 regarding manoeuvring requirements in Panama Canal waters.
1124 - 02/17 - Ice Campaign within Azov Sea
07/02/2017
The Club has recently been informed that the Ice Campaign within the Azov Sea has come into force as of 3rd February 2017. Member's attention is to be drawn to the below advice from our local correspondent.
Dental problems are often a major cause for concern amongst seafarers. At the UK P&I Club, we often see claims arising from dental problems that require urgent medical treatment and even repatriation of crew.
It has come to the Club's attention that there is a new email scam looking to obtain funds by fraudulent payment diversion. Members are reminded of the importance of properly scrutinising emails and addresses before replying.